The Possible Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis considering MUC5B
Background. Overexpression of the MUC5B protein is associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), but little information is available regarding the pathogenic effects and regulatory mechanisms of overexpressed MUC5B in IPF. Main Body. The overexpression of MUC5B in terminal bronchi and honeyco...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9712464 |